We are working with our contractors Connected Kerb, to provide more electric vehicle (EV) car charging points across the district.
Only electric vehicles can use these bays, and vehicles must be plugged in and charging when parked in these designated areas.
For more information about on-street public charging points and on-street private charging points, visit the East Sussex County Council website.
Parking and charging costs
Most car parks in the district are free to use but operate with specific time restrictions.
Car parking prices and operating times differ from site to site, so please check the signage at the car park you are using to ensure you have paid the correct price.
There are also charges applicable for the use of electricity when charging a vehicle and signage will be displayed around the EV charging points to display the charges that customers will incur.
Connected Kerb charging points
Currently, 10 car parks have 7kW EV car charge points installed:
- Croft Road Car Park, Crowborough – 8 charge points
- Horsefields Car Park, East Dean – 6 charge points
- Lower Road Car Park, Forest Row – 4 charge points
- Luxford Field Car Park, Uckfield – 6 charge points
- Mill Road Car Park, Heathfield – 4 charge points
- North Road Car Park, Pevensey Bay – 6 charge points
- South Road Car Park, Hailsham – 4 charge points
- The Willows Car Park, Alfriston – 5 charge points
- Vicarage Lane Car Park, Hailsham – 6 charge points
- Washwell Lane Car Park, Wadhurst – 6 charge points
Further works are planned for the roll-out of 12 rapid charge points (50kW) at six car park locations:
- Croft Road Car Park, Crowborough – 2 charge points
- Luxford Field Car Park, Uckfield – 2 charge points
- Mill Road Car Park, Heathfield – 2 charge points
- Sea Road, Pevensey – 2 charge points
- The Dean, Alfriston – 2 charge points
- Vicarage Lane, Hailsham – 2 charge points
Finding a car charging point
You can download the Connected Kerb app via the Appstore or Google Play to locate charge points near you and start charging.
You can also find Connected Kerb charge points on Zap-Map by using the network filter.
How to use the charge points
For instructions on how to access the charge points, you can watch the instructional video from Connected Kerb.
Using the Connected Kerb App, you can either:
- Locate and tap the QR code icon that’s in the middle & at the bottom of the app.
- Locate the QR code icon on the Connected Kerb label that’s on the charging point.
- Position the icon within your camera frame and the charging session will start when the LED turns blue.
- To stop charging, tap “stop charging” in the app and the LED will turn green.
Or
- Enter the 4-digit ID number located on the Connected Kerb label in the search bar at the top of the app, the LED will turn blue.
- To stop charging, tap “stop charging” in the app and the LED will turn green
Reporting Issues
If you encounter an issue, please contact Connected Kerb’s customer support on 0800 0291 696, quoting the charging point number.
Alternatively, you can email support@connectedkerb.co.uk or report the problem directly via the Connected Kerb app.
Charge & Save
Charge & Save is a built-in rewards experience for every EV driver on the Connected Kerb network.
No sign-up. No extra steps. It all happens automatically in the app.
Rewards without the effort
Charge & Save rewards drivers every time they charge. Points unlock every seven sessions and can be used on a future charge or saved for later.
1. Charge and start earning
Points earned automatically from the first session.
2. Stay on track
Helpful reminders make rewards easy to track.
3. Unlock rewards
Rewards unlock automatically every seven sessions.
4. Redeem when ready
Convert points to a voucher with a single tap.
Drivers can accumulate points and have up to six months to redeem them. Vouchers are applied automatically, but users can choose when to convert their points, allowing them to build up a higher balance before creating a voucher.
Utilisation
Wealden District Council is committed to supporting sustainable transport, and our electric vehicle (EV) charging network is continuing to grow strongly. The latest operational data shows clear, consistent progress across all key performance indicators.
Our network has nearly doubled the electricity supplied to EVs over the past year, increasing from 85,000 kWh in 2024 to 146,000 kWh in 2025. This reflects both growing demand and the expanding use of EVs across the district.
Charging sessions have risen sharply, from 5,600 in 2024 to 8,000 in 2025, while the number of individual users has expanded from 806 to over 1,800. These figures demonstrate that more residents and visitors are choosing electric vehicles and actively using the network.
Overall network utilisation continues to trend upward, moving from an average of 3.45% in 2024 to an average of 4.34% in 2025, with winter peaks of around 7% across the maturing 7kW network.
It is important to note that some third-party platforms, such as Zapmap, measure utilisation based on time connected rather than the actual energy delivered. This approach can overstate usage for slower 3kW chargers and does not always reflect true network performance.
By focusing on our core indicators – energy delivered, number of users, and charging sessions – we can see a healthy and consistent upward trajectory, confirming that the network is delivering real value to EV drivers in Wealden.
We remain committed to supporting EV adoption, expanding infrastructure where needed, and ensuring that residents and visitors have access to reliable, sustainable charging options across the district.